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DGS-1520-28MP

Layer 3 Stackable Smart Managed Switch

  • High Performance Layer 3 Switch with 10G Uplinks
  • Multi-Gigabit Ports: Layer 3 stackable smart-managed, 20xGbE PoE+ ports, 4x2.5GBase-T PoE+ ports, 2x10GBase-T ports, 2x10G SFP+ ports
  • PoE Support: PoE power budget of 370W, 740W (with RPS)
  • Stackable Configuration: Physical stacking up to 8 switches, virtual stacking up to 32 switches
  • Advanced L3 Features: OSPF, RIP/RIPng, IGMP v1/v2/v3, MLD v1/v2, and PIM-SM/DM/SSM
  • Flexible Uplink and Stacking: 10G optical and copper ports for uplinks and stacking
  • Support WiFi Access: 2.5GBASE-T power over Ethernet ports for powering WiFi access points
  • Zero Touch Provisioning: Effortless deployment with zero touch provisioning
  • Web-Based Management: Multi-site management via Web GUI
  • NDAA Compliant
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Overview

Highlights

The DGS-1520 Series comprises advanced Lite Layer 3 Stackable Smart Managed Switches, providing 80 Gigabit stacking bandwidth.

With Zero Touch Provisioning for effortless multi-site deployments, it's tailored for server and storage applications, catering to SMBs with growing networks and substantial bandwidth requirements, enabling smooth aggregation between access and core layers.

Stackable Smart Gigabit

Stack up to eight switches for high-density Gigabit aggregation

Zero Touch Provisioning

Effortless multi-site deployment

Multi-Gigabit Ports

Four 2.5GBASE-T ports for Wi-Fi 6 APs (PoE models)

Flexible Stacking or Uplink

High Capacity

Up to 188 Gbps switching capacity per switch

PoE Capable

Up to 370 W PoE output per switch

Power Redundancy

Connect with DPS-520 for power redundancy (non-PoE models)

Advanced Manageability

Supports dynamic routing and selective Q-in-Q tagging

High Availability

The DGS-1520 Series brings reliable, yet affordable, Gigabit connectivity with four 10-Gigabit ports (two 10G Base-T and two 10G SFP+) for high-speed uplink or stacking. Boost your network performance, simplify your network infrastructure, improve bandwidth and reduce cabling complexity.

DGS-1520-28MP high availability illustration

Zero Touch Provisioning

Zero Touch Provisioning is perfect for multi-site network expansions. Simply preconfigure your network settings in a centralized location, then install the DGS-1520 switches for effortless deployments.

DGS-1520-28MP zero touch provisioning illustration

Multi-Gigabit Support

Multi-Gigabit ports on the DGS-1520 Series switch (PoE models only) support 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps speeds to maximize various device capabilities, such as Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access points, which can often exceed single Gigabit speeds.

DGS-1520-28MP multi-gigabit support illustration

Powerful Stacking Capability

Stack up to eight DGS-1520 switches with a total of 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth using hybrid mode (copper and/or fiber), increasing flexibility, scalability, and cost effectiveness for SMBs.

DGS-1520-28MP powerful stacking capability illustration

Low Network Latency, High PoE Budget

High Gigabit-port density with up to 188 Gbps total switching capacity, and up to 30 W per port with 370 W total PoE budget to power your PoE-enabled devices.

Enhanced Manageability Supported by D-view 8

The DGS-1520 series is overseen through D-View 8, an exceptionally adaptable and effortlessly scalable network management software. This software enhances network performance, streamlines network infrastructure, increases bandwidth, and minimizes the complexity of cabling.

DGS-1520-28MP D-View 8 management screenshot

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